Do quiz

By Briana G. J.Based on book The Bilingual Edge

How much do you know

about bilingualism?

1. Any parent can raise a child who knows more than one language, even if that parent is monolingual.

FALSE

TRUE

• Not only bilingual parents can have bilingual children.

• Look for language resources.

• All children can learn a second language even if their parents don´t know that language.

TRUE

2. I´m too late! You have to start very early for second language learning, or you will miss the boat.

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• It is never too late.

• Younger is not always better in every way.

3. Only native speakers and teachers can teach children second languages.

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• Rich, dynamic and meaningful interaction is critical and more important than having a perfect native-speaker model.

4. Children raised in the same family will have the same language skills as one another.

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• For lots of different reasons, children reared within the same home can end up with very different language skills from one another.

5. Constantly correcting errors can do more harm than good.

FALSE

TRUE

TRUE

• Constantly correcting errors as soon as they appear can produce a fear to speak.

6. Exposing my child to two languages means she will be a late talker.

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• Learning two languages is not a cause for language delay.

7. Mixing languages is a sign of confusion, and languages must stay separate (one-parent-one-language parenting is the best way).

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• Most children go through a period of language mixing (It´s normal!)

• Strict separation of languages is generally not realistic an not necessary.

8. Television, DVDs, and edutainment, like talking toys, are great ways to pick up some language.

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• Children don´t learn much language through television or other edutainment items.

• These should be thought of as supplements.

9. Bilingual programs are for non-English speakers.

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

• Bilingual education programs can be beneficial for all children.

10. The more the merrier- learning three languages (or more) is possible!

FALSE

TRUE

TRUE

• A young child can be exposed to more than one language.

I´ve finished

How did you do?

Do you want to know more?

• For more information, read the book The Bilingual Edge http://www.amazon.com/Bilingual-Edge-Teach-Second-Language/dp/0061246565